New Bedford Woman Arrested on Gun Charges in Wareham

A New Bedford woman is facing firearms charges after her arrest in Wareham.

Officers responded to the area of the Woods at Wareham housing complex on Wednesday just after 7 p.m., after receiving a report that a woman had pulled a gun on a man.

The woman was last seen in a black SUV, exiting the property onto Swifts Beach Road.

Within minutes, police spotted the suspect's vehicle on the side of the road.

After an investigation, Police arrested 21-year old Alyssa Sinclair of New Bedford and recovered the loaded firearm.

Sinclair was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm without a permit.

Police say it appears the incident was the result of an argument.